Ash-sifter.



S. HEATH.

ASH SIFTER APPucAT-lon FILED Dsc. :3. ma.

Patented Feb. 11, 1919.

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SAMUEL HEATH, OF PHILADELPHIA5PENNSYLV ,u v

ASH-SIET'ER.

To aZZ rwhom t may concern.'

Be it known that I, SAMUEL HEATH, a citizen of the United States, residing at Philadelphia, in the county of hiladelphia and State of Pennsylvania, have invented certain new and useful improvements in sh-Shirs, of which the following is a specication.

My invention relates to improvements iii ash sitters, and the main object of my invention is the provision of a portable ash sitter which can be iitted as a whole to the ash chamber of a stove or furnace, receive the ashes direct from the grate and etl'ect the sifting with ease to separate the cinders from the ashes.

Another object of my invention is the provision of an ash sifter which can be adjusted to iit ash chambers of dierent sizes to adapt the-device for use with stoves and furnaces of diferent shapes or sizes and which will operate quickly and perfectly under all conditions.

`another object of my invention is the pro- 1 vision of an ash sifter in the form of a box or case to iit the ash chamber and thus permit instant application or removal; which can be quickly operated to sift and separately collect the cinders and ashes and which will absolutely prevent ying or scattering or the dust or ashes.

Another object of my invention is the provision of an ash sir'ter which will quickly and cleanly separate and collect the cinders and ashes; which will be light in weight, but strong and durable, simple and inexpensive or production and thoroughly eiiicient and practical.

To attain the desired objects, my inventionconsists of an ash sitter embodying a box or case ada ted to t the ash chamber of a stove or Iurnace and composed of a casing, an ash receiver, a sitter or screen and a protecting cover.

The invention also consists of an ash v sifter consisting of novel features of construction and combination of parts. substantially as shown, described and vclaimed herein.

in order that the detailed construction and operation of my ash sitter may be fully understood and its many advantages and features of merit be fully appreciated, l"

have shown in the accompanying drawings Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Feb. l, i919.

' nppuauon mea December is, ma serial no. 266,605.

an ash sifter constructed according to my invention.

Figure 1 is a transverse sectional view of the ash sifter in position for use, the grate and ash pit being' shown in dotted lines.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional view of the ash sitter.

Fig. 3 is a detail view of a slightly modied construction where necessary to have a box or casing of increased width, and

dig.v l is a detail view of a further construction of my invention.

The invention as a whole is portable to enable it to be readily applied and removed from the ash pit or chamber, and consists of the pair of side members A, formed with cleats B, to receive the ash drawer or receiver C, the upper of said cleats forming the guide for the shaker or screen D, formed with the grasping portion E. and surmounting the side members A cover F.

l'n use the cover F is rst removed and the operation of dumping or shaking begun, the ashes from the grate falling upon the screen l). l/Vhen this is accomplished the i cover F is replaced to prevent scattering of dust, and the screen is reciprocated, which causes the cinders to remain upon the screen and the ashes to fall into the receiver, thus separating the ashes and cinders without removing' the device from the ash pit and preventing the scattering of dust.

The side members A may be formed with slots to receive the iiat strips termed with slots d, to receive stop pins l, to ad just the width of the case to different sized ash pits, or the side members may be formed with depending` feet or supports L to adapt the case to it ash pits of increased heights, as circumstances require.

The entire article may be made of sheet metal to insure cheapness, lightness and durability, and it will be apparent that the device can be easily applied and removed; can Vbe quickly operated to separate the ashes and cinders without making a dust; that the sifter will not interfere with the operation of the stove or furnace; and from all points of view will prove eiicient and practical.

l claim:

l. An ash siter consisting of a box or case, composed of side members formed with cleats dividing the case into an ash receiver the case to ash Laeeee chamber and; a, sifer compartment, an ash receiver in the receiver chamber, a sifter in the sifter compartment, and a cover surmounting the side members, saidside members being formed. with depending feet to increase the height of the case.

ln testimony whereof ax my si nature. SAMUEL HE TH. 

